Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 vs HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 42 |
| Color | true | false |
| ADF | false | true |
| Pages/min (color) | 5 | 0 |
Between the EcoTank ET-2850 and LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw, the EcoTank ET-2850 comes out ahead in color / pages/min (color), while the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins on pages/min (mono) / adf. Overall, the EcoTank ET-2850 scores 63.4 and the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw scores 83.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EcoTank ET-2850 if you care most about color / pages/min (color). The biggest gaps in its favor are color, pages/min (color). The single most decisive one: Has Color.
Pick the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if you care most about pages/min (mono) / adf. Its strongest claims are pages/min (mono), adf. The single most decisive one: Pages/min (mono) — 300.00% more. 42 vs 10.5.
Both ship with comparable auto duplex, airprint, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 or HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw?
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw leads the current Mars Score by 20.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pages/min (mono), pages/min (color), color against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 if…
Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 has the measurable edge on color, ppm color.
Choose HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw if…
HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw has the measurable edge on ppm mono, has adf.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 wins
- ▲Has Color.
- ▲Pages/min (color): 5 vs 0.
Why HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw wins
- ▲Pages/min (mono) — 300.00% more. 42 vs 10.5.
- ▲Has ADF.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Inkjet AIO | Laser AIO |
| Ink system | Refillable tank | Tonerlead |
| Color | truelead | false |
| Pages/min (mono) | 10.5 | 42lead |
| Pages/min (color) | 5lead | 0 |
| Resolution | 5760x1440 dpi | 1200x1200 dpi |
| Max paper size | Letter | Letter |
Features
| Spec | Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 | HP - LaserJet Pro MFP 4101fdw |
|---|---|---|
| Auto duplex | true | true |
| ADF | false | truelead |
| Wi-Fiⓘ | true | true |
| AirPrint | true | true |